Deputy Area Manager
Focus Futures UK
Deputy Area Manager \- Bristol/Keynsham area
Part Time 24 hours per week\- *working Mondays and Tuesdays, with the third working day to be mutually agreed upon appointment.*
Salary up to £40,000FTE (£24,000 for 24 hours)
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 16th June 2026, in person in Keynsham
Focus Futures UK has been established to support children and young people, with care experience, on their journey to independence. We do this through a trauma\-informed and strengths\-based approach to achieve the best possible outcomes with them.
*Focus Futures UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.*
*All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks.*
*Our safeguarding system is underpinned by policies and procedures that promote safe working practice across Focus Futures UK. Successful candidates will be required to maintain safe working practice and safeguard the children and young people in our care.*
Focus Futures UK is looking for a Part Time Deputy Area Manager to join our semi\-independent provision supporting young people aged 16–21 in the Bristol/Keynsham area.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate professional who wants to help shape brighter futures for young people.
At Focus Futures UK, we believe that a safe, nurturing home environment and meaningful relationships can have a lasting impact on a young person’s emotional development, confidence, and life chances.
Why join Focus Futures UK?
At Focus Futures UK, we know how to make a house feel like a home. We create environments that are safe, supportive, and tailored to the needs of the young people we work with, giving them space to express themselves and thrive.
We are equally committed to supporting our staff. When you join us, you will benefit from:
- Salary up to £40,000FTE (£24,000 for 24 hours)
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme option
- Regular support, supervision, and consultation
- Training opportunities and the chance to undertake further qualifications
- A monthly allowance to support your health and wellbeing
As Deputy Area Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high\-quality support to young people and guiding the wider staff team. You will help ensure the service provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting young people to overcome challenges and build life skills for the future
- Providing guidance around education, training, and employment
- Leading and supporting the staff team, including supervision, shift leadership, and rota management
- Ensuring the welfare and support needs of each young person are met
- Leading on young person\-centred practice, ensuring care plans are progressed and outcomes achieved
- Maintaining high standards of practice in line with Ofsted regulations, policies, procedures, and risk assessments
- Participating in the on\-call management support rota (typically one week in four, depending on service needs)
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in Residential Childcare or Supported Accommodation
- Experience working directly with children and young people
- A valid driving licence
- The right to work in the UK
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health \& wellbeing programme
- On\-site parking
- Sick pay
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